Politics

Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 10:55 UTC
Ukraine's President told no appearance at Mercosur Summit possible

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenski was told to change his plans after seeking to make a virtual appearance during Thursday's Mercosur Summit in Asunción.
Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 10:15 UTC
Falklands' Governor designate Alison Blake swearing in ceremony on Saturday

The Swearing in Ceremony for the Falkland Islands Governor Designate, Ms Alison Blake CMG will take place in the Court and Assembly Chamber on Saturday 23 July 2022, commencing at 09:00 hrs. Invited guests only will attend this ceremony because of the limitations on space.
Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 10:04 UTC
Falklands Covid-19 booster vaccination postponed because of airbridge delays

Falkland Islands Thursday 21 July vaccination program against Covid 19 has been postponed. In a release KEMH regretted ”to announce that the planned vaccination session at the FIDF complex on Thursday 21 July, has be postponed. This is due to vaccine stock issues; which are anticipated to be rectified with the arrival of the flight on Friday 22 July.
Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 09:57 UTC
Prince Charles thanks Falklands' Veterans at a reception on flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall thanked Falkland Islands veterans at a unique ‘garden party’ on the UK’s flagship, HMS Queen Elizabeth. The Wednesday gathering in the hangar of the carrier in Portsmouth marked the end of official 40th anniversary commemorations of the conflict.
Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 09:52 UTC
Veteran Simon Weston will visit the Falklands next February on the “Balmoral”

Falklands War Veteran Simon Weston CBE will be visiting the Islands next 22 February when Fred Olsen Cruise Lines “Balmoral” calls at Stanley. The cruise will be next year on an epic 78-night voyage to South America and Antarctica, with Weston joining the trip for fourteen nights and sharing with fellow travelers his experiences during and after the Falklands war.
Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 09:41 UTC
Brazilian conservatives want Temer to join presidential race

While the upcoming presidential elections seemed an inevitable clash between the incumbent rightwing Jair Bolsonaro and the former PT Lula Da Silva, Brazilian media rocked the political stage Wednesday with rumors that former President Michel Temer might join the race on behalf of the conservative Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB).
Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 09:35 UTC
Mercosur clinches Singapore FTA, announces CET cuts

The governments of all four members of Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay) Wednesday agreed in Asunción to lower the bloc's common external tariffs (CET) by 10%.
Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 09:20 UTC
Biden does not have cancer, despite confusing speech

US President Joseph Biden Wednesday delivered a confusing message which prompted listeners to wonder whether he had actually confirmed he had cancer.
Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 07:13 UTC
Brazilians will again eat three meals a day, vowed Lula

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Dda Silva Wednesday said during a visit to his native state of Pernambuco that people in his country will go back to eating at least three meals a day if he beats the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the Oct. 2 elections.
Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 07:04 UTC
Iran files petition on behalf of its Emtrasur 747 crewmembers

The Government of Iran has requested Argentina's Judiciary lifts the travel ban on the five Asian country's nationals who have been staying at a hotel near the Ezeiza international airport following the seizing of a Venezuela-flagged Boeing 747-300.